Cardano is set to undergo transformative changes by 2025, adopting a more open and agile development model. Founder Charles Hoskinson announced this shift on May 10, highlighting a new chapter for the network's evolution.

This approach will enable external contributors to engage actively in Cardano's ecosystem, introducing flexible workflows to accelerate innovation while maintaining security standards. Hoskinson acknowledged the previous model's focus on caution, resulting in robust security but slower development.

Adopting smaller, adaptive teams like Aiken and Midgard alongside established units aims to combine speed and rigor, encouraging innovation while preserving foundational strengths. Despite anticipated resistance from some community members, Hoskinson emphasized the necessity of the evolution for reaching Cardano's full potential.

The transition has already affected Cardano's internal structure, with new contractors being hired to advance the Leios upgrade, aligning with broader industry trends of faster blockchain upgrades. Cardano seeks to maintain its security-first reputation while embracing agility and innovation.